1963 Simca 1000 specifications

1963 Simca 1000 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2220 mm 87.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1257 mm 49.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1219 mm 48 inches
Length 3797 mm 149.5 inches
Width 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Height 1392 mm 54.8 inches
Ground clearance 171 mm 6.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 700 kg 1543 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 29.5 litres 6.5 [7.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Simca
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 0.9 litre
944 cc
(57.606 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 68 × 65 mm
2.68 × 2.56 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 43.6 PS (43 bhp) (32.1 kW)
at 5400 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 34 kW/litre
46.2 ps/litre
45.6 bhp/litre
0.75 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.2:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 236 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 15.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 23.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 22.5 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 116 km/h (72 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
62.28 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
45.81 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
61.43 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
21.83 kg/kW
36.47 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position rear
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 9.00 m
Front suspension I.TL.W.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.38
general
Carfolio.com ID43362
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 11.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1963 Simca 1000 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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